Mickey Mantle Signed Limited-Edition Neil Leifer Photo - 285/500

Spectacular 16 x 20-inch color photograph of Mickey Mantle, taken by renowned sports photographer Neil Leifer, flawlessly signed ("10") by both Mantle and Leifer in black Sharpie in the lower margin. This particular photo, which is a special limited edition, is hand numbered "285/500" (faded but still legible) and was signed by Mantle for Upper Deck Authenticated. The Upper Deck hologram label remains attached to the base of the photo, but the accompanying certificate has been lost. The Upper Deck limited-edition signed Mantle display photographs by Leifer are quietly being recognized by sophisticated collectors as the finest and highest-quality series of signed Mantle display pieces ever created. Only five hundred (plus ten artist's proofs) of each of three different photos of Mantle by Leifer were created and signed for Upper Deck. Of the three, this is the only one with a full-length image of Mantle. Neil Leifer is regarded by many as the finest sports photographers of his era. He was also one of the most prolific. Between the years 1972 and 1990 his photos appeared on more than 200 Sports Illustrated , Time, and People covers. His best-known photo, picturing Muhammad Ali defiantly standing over Sonny Liston after their second title fight, is considered by many to be the single greatest sports photograph of all time. This is a true wall piece of unrivaled quality. Near Mint condition. Disclosure per section 13 of REA's terms and conditions: This lot has been consigned from the personal collection of an executive or employee of Robert Edward Auctions (or a relative of an executive or employee). LOA from James Spence/JSA. Reserve $400. Estimate $800/$1,200.SOLD FOR $1,057.50

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